YouTube Premium is a paid subscription service from YouTube that offers ad-free video streaming, offline downloads, background play, and access to YouTube Music.
YouTube Premium is YouTube’s paid subscription service that removes ads from videos, allows background play on mobile, enables offline downloads, and includes full access to YouTube Music Premium. It is operated by Google LLC out of San Bruno, CA, and is available in many countries. Plans typically include an Individual subscription, a Family plan that covers multiple household members, and in some regions a Student plan, plus an optional annual plan in select markets.
A YouTube Premium charge may show on your bank or card statement if you’ve signed up for a free trial, monthly or annual subscription, or upgraded from YouTube Music or another Google service. Common descriptors include variations like “GOOGLE*YOUTUBE PREM,” “GOOGLE*YouTubePremium,” “YT PREMIUM,” or (if purchased through a mobile app store) “Google Play” or “Apple/iTunes” with “YouTube Premium” in the details. You might also see a charge for renewing a lapsed subscription, a family plan upgrade, a regional price change, or a small temporary authorization hold when you add or update a payment method.
If you’re unsure about a YouTube Premium charge, first sign in at youtube.com/paid_memberships or youtube.com/purchases to review your active memberships, past payments, and invoices. Check all Google accounts you may have used, and, if you’re on a Family plan, ask the family manager or members whether they started or changed a subscription. For further help or to dispute a charge, go to support.google.com/youtube and use the “Purchases and memberships” help section; if you subscribed via Google Play or the Apple App Store, manage billing, cancellations, and most refunds directly in those stores. Always verify dates, amounts, and trial end dates before cancelling or requesting a refund.
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These are the raw merchant codes that appear on bank and credit card statements that we've identified as belonging to YouTube Premium.
What are the current YouTube Premium subscription prices and typical charge amounts?
In the U.S., YouTube Premium Individual is commonly billed around $13.99/month, the Family plan around $22.99/month, and the Student plan (where available and verified) around $7.99/month. Some regions also offer an annual Individual plan (for example, around $139.99/year in the U.S.), which posts as a larger single charge once per year. If you subscribed through Apple’s App Store, the price may be slightly higher due to platform fees. Your exact amount and currency depend on your country, plan type, taxes, and any promotions.
Why do I see a YouTube Premium charge when I thought I was on a free trial?
Most YouTube Premium trials automatically convert to a paid subscription at the end of the trial period unless you cancel beforehand. If you see a charge, it usually means the trial ended and your first month (or year) was billed on the date shown in your YouTube account under Purchases and memberships. Check youtube.com/paid_memberships while signed into the correct Google account to see when your trial started and ended. If you forgot to cancel and were just charged, you can try requesting a refund promptly through Google Play, YouTube Purchases, or your app store, though approval is not guaranteed.
How do I cancel or pause my YouTube Premium subscription so I stop being charged?
To cancel, sign in to youtube.com/paid_memberships (or open the YouTube app, tap your profile picture > Purchases and memberships), select YouTube Premium, and choose Cancel membership. If you subscribed via Google Play, you can also go to play.google.com or the Google Play app > Payments & subscriptions > Subscriptions and cancel there. For Apple/iOS sign-ups, go to your iPhone/iPad Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions and cancel YouTube Premium from the list. You’ll retain access until the end of your current billing period, and YouTube generally does not offer partial refunds for unused days within a billing cycle.
Why do I see multiple or repeated YouTube Premium charges in the same month?
Multiple charges can occur if you’ve subscribed under more than one Google account, upgraded from an Individual to a Family plan mid-cycle, or have both YouTube Premium and YouTube Music Premium billing separately in some regions. It can also happen if a previous payment failed and was retried, or if you have one subscription billed via Google Play and another via Apple or a mobile carrier. Check all Google accounts you use (including work or school accounts) at youtube.com/paid_memberships to identify active memberships. If you find duplicate subscriptions, cancel the ones you don’t need and contact support about any unintended overlapping charges.
What are the small $0–$2 YouTube or Google charges I see on my statement?
YouTube (via Google) may place a small temporary authorization hold—often $0, $1, or a similarly low amount—when you start a trial, subscribe, or update your payment method. This is not a real charge and should automatically disappear or be reversed by your bank within a few business days. These authorizations help verify that your card is valid and active. If such a small amount remains pending for more than a week, contact your bank or card issuer for clarification.
How do I request a refund for a YouTube Premium charge I don’t recognize or no longer want?
If you purchased YouTube Premium through Google (web or Android), go to youtube.com/purchases or pay.google.com, select the relevant YouTube Premium transaction, and look for a “Request a refund” option or follow the instructions at support.google.com/youtube under Purchases and memberships. Refunds are usually considered only shortly after a charge posts and are subject to Google’s refund policies. If you subscribed via the Apple App Store, request a refund at reportaproblem.apple.com using your Apple ID. For carrier-billed subscriptions, contact your mobile provider’s customer support, as they manage charges and refunds.
How can I see which account or family member is causing the YouTube Premium charge?
If you’re on a Family plan, the monthly fee is billed only to the family manager’s payment method, so the charge will appear under that person’s account even if another member is using the service. The family manager can visit families.google.com or Google Account > Payments & subscriptions to confirm the active YouTube Premium Family membership and members. For individual plans, make sure you’re signed into the same Google account you use on YouTube when you check youtube.com/paid_memberships. If you manage multiple Google accounts, review each one to find where the active subscription is located.
How do I contact YouTube or Google about a problem with a Premium charge?
Go to support.google.com/youtube and select “Purchases and memberships” to access troubleshooting steps and contact options. When signed into an eligible paid account, you may see options for email, chat, or callback support, depending on your region and language. Be prepared to provide the date and amount of the charge, the last few digits of the card (not the full number), and screenshots of your statement if needed. If the charge still looks unfamiliar after checking your accounts, you should also contact your bank or card issuer to report possible unauthorized use.